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Allied Health
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Mildred K.
Fuller, PhD Department Head -- 757/823-2366
Cheryl H.Woolridge, Administrative Support Specialist -- 757/823-8389 |
The Department of
Allied Health is a multifaceted department. The purpose of the department is to
educate students in the preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of health
care. The respective professional associations accredit all of the programs,
which require accreditation at the undergraduate level.
The Department of Allied Health offers majors, concentrations, or certificates
in the disciplines of Communication Sciences Disorders, Health Services Management and Medical Technology.
A Bachelor of
Science degree is awarded in Communication Sciences Disorders, Health Services Management and Medical Technology.
Additionally,
the Health Services Management program offers a certificate program that awards
a certificate of completion.
Objectives of the Department
- To provide curricular offerings and clinical
education which will allow student to work in health care
administration, health information management, health maintenance, and
in disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- To instill a sense of ethical responsibility.
- To prepare students for entry-level positions
in the health care industry.
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